Waterford FC 1 - 1 Shamrock Rovers FC: match stats and result

Republic of Ireland - Premier Division Ā· Matchweek 9

Friday, 3 April 2026

Referee: Alan Patchell

Waterford FC

#8 Ā· 7W 13D 12L

L L L L L

1 - 1

Full time Ā· HT 0 - 0

Shamrock Rovers FC

#2 Ā· 17W 8D 6L

W D W D W

Overview

What the numbers say about this match.

Waterford FC 1 - 1 Shamrock Rovers FC in Premier Division on 3 April 2026. Recent form: Waterford FC L L L L L, Shamrock Rovers FC W D W D W.

  • Waterford FC averages 1.31 points per game at home, Shamrock Rovers FC 1.44 away.
  • Waterford FC scores 5% more goals per match than Shamrock Rovers FC in these venues.
  • Shamrock Rovers FC concedes 5% fewer goals per match than Waterford FC in these venues.
  • Over 2.5 goals is expected in 25% of similar matches and both teams scoring in 38%.
  • Expect about 12 corner kicks in this match.

Data from FootyStats. Updated

Referee

Who is in charge of this match.

Alan Patchell

Republic of Ireland

4

Matches refereed

3.75

Cards / match

3.50

Goals / match

0.00

Penalties / match

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Match stats

How the match went.

Waterford FC Shamrock Rovers FC
Possession
26% 74%
Shots
5 18
Shots on target
3 3
Corners
0 9
Yellow cards
2 2
Expected goals (xG)
0.63 1.95

Recent form

Last five completed matches before this one.

Team comparison

How both teams have performed this season.

Waterford FC Shamrock Rovers FC
Points per game
1.31 1.44
Win %
25% 38%
Goals scored / match
1.38 1.31
Goals conceded / match
1.19 1.13
Total goals / match
2.57 2.44
Both teams scored (BTTS) %
63% 50%

Goals and BTTS

How often matches of each team finish above a number of goals.

Waterford FC Shamrock Rovers FC
Over 0.5 goals
94% 88%
Over 1.5 goals
81% 69%
Over 2.5 goals
38% 44%
Over 3.5 goals
31% 25%
Over 4.5 goals
6% 13%
BTTS
63% 50%

First and second half

Who starts and who finishes stronger.

Waterford FC Shamrock Rovers FC
First half points per game
0.94 1.06
Leading at half time %
19% 25%
Drawing at half time %
38% 31%
Trailing at half time %
44% 44%
Goals scored in 1st half / match
0.56 0.56
Goals scored in 2nd half / match
0.81 0.75

Corners

Corner kicks per match.

Waterford FC Shamrock Rovers FC
Corners won / match
5.63 5.19
Corners conceded / match
6.5 2.88
Total corners in their matches
12.13 8.07
Over 6.5 corners
100% 75%
Over 7.5 corners
94% 63%
Over 8.5 corners
88% 50%

Cards

Bookings per match.

Waterford FC Shamrock Rovers FC
Cards / match
2.44 2.94
Over 2.5 cards
88% 94%
Over 3.5 cards
75% 88%
Over 4.5 cards
56% 69%
Over 5.5 cards
19% 50%
Over 6.5 cards
6% 19%

Shots and possession

How teams create chances.

Waterford FC Shamrock Rovers FC
Shots / match
13 13.25
Shots on target / match
4.56 4.19
Shots off target / match
8.44 9.06
Shot conversion rate
11% 10%
Shots per goal scored
9.45 10.1
Average possession
37% 63%

Offsides and fouls

Waterford FC Shamrock Rovers FC
Offsides / match
1.94 1.63
Over 0.5 offsides
81% 75%
Over 1.5 offsides
63% 44%
Over 2.5 offsides
44% 19%
Fouls / match
13.5 11.25

Goals by minute

When each team scores and concedes this season.

Scored Conceded

Waterford FC

0-10'
2
6
11-20'
2
5
21-30'
3
6
31-40'
10
3
41-50'
4
4
51-60'
7
7
61-70'
4
3
71-80'
4
7
81-90'
8
13

Shamrock Rovers FC

0-10'
5
3
11-20'
3
4
21-30'
5
5
31-40'
6
5
41-50'
7
2
51-60'
4
2
61-70'
2
3
71-80'
8
3
81-90'
9
4

Odds

Bookmaker prices next to the chance the statistics give.

MarketOddsChance
Waterford FC to win 5.00
18%
Draw 3.80
24%
Shamrock Rovers FC to win 1.53
59%
Over 0.5 goals 1.01
75%
Over 1.5 goals 1.20
63%
Over 2.5 goals 1.80
25%
Over 3.5 goals 2.89
25%
Over 4.5 goals 5.75
13%
Both teams to score 1.80
38%

Players

Players with the most minutes this season, by position.

Waterford FC

Stephen McMullan 2250' 0 G 0 A
Hayden Cann 2677' 1 G 2 A
John Mahon 2648' 5 G 1 A
Benny Couto 2534' 2 G 8 A
Kevin Long 1908' 2 G 1 A
Conan Noonan 2331' 1 G 3 A
Luke Heeney 1415' 0 G 0 A
Dean McMenamy 1274' 1 G 2 A
Evan McLaughlin 1160' 2 G 2 A
PƔdraig Amond 2726' 10 G 1 A
Tom Lonergan 2300' 14 G 5 A

Shamrock Rovers FC

Edward McGinty 2790' 0 G 0 A
Tummise Sobowale 2341' 1 G 3 A
Lee Grace 1878' 0 G 0 A
Roberto Lopes 1484' 3 G 1 A
Cory O'Sullivan 1332' 0 G 2 A
Matt Healy 2517' 2 G 1 A
Jack Byrne 2080' 2 G 4 A
Adam Brennan 1610' 3 G 4 A
Dylan Watts 1208' 5 G 4 A
Graham Burke 1598' 8 G 2 A
Michael Noonan 1550' 7 G 0 A

League table

Both teams are highlighted.

# Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 St Patricks Athletic FC 32 17 8 7 52 25 27 59
2 Shamrock Rovers FC 31 17 8 6 49 31 18 59
3 Bohemian FC 31 16 8 7 55 37 18 56
4 Derry City FC 32 9 14 9 45 42 3 41
5 Dundalk FC 32 10 11 11 49 53 -4 41
6 Shelbourne FC 32 9 13 10 42 45 -3 40
7 Galway United FC 32 9 11 12 42 48 -6 38
8 Waterford FC 32 7 13 12 44 54 -10 34
9 Drogheda United FC 32 8 10 14 38 51 -13 34
10 Sligo Rovers FC 32 5 8 19 24 54 -30 23

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about this match.

What was the result of Waterford FC vs Shamrock Rovers FC?

Waterford FC 1 - 1 Shamrock Rovers FC. Half time: 0 - 0.

How many goals are expected in Waterford FC vs Shamrock Rovers FC?

Over 2.5 goals has a 25% chance. Matches of these teams average 2 goals.

Will both teams score in Waterford FC vs Shamrock Rovers FC?

Both teams to score has a 38% chance.

How many corners and cards are expected in Waterford FC vs Shamrock Rovers FC?

About 12 corner kicks are expected. About 6.5 cards are expected.

What is the recent form of Waterford FC and Shamrock Rovers FC?

Waterford FC: L L L L L. Shamrock Rovers FC: W D W D W.

Glossary

What these terms mean.

BTTS
Both teams to score: each team scores at least one goal.
Clean sheet
A match where the team does not concede a goal.
Failed to score
A match where the team does not score a goal.
xG
Expected goals: the quality of the chances a team creates.
xGA
Expected goals against: the quality of the chances a team allows.
Points per game
Average points per match: 3 for a win, 1 for a draw.
Home / Away
The home team's results at home against the visitor's results away. "Overall" uses all matches.
Over 2.5 goals
Three or more goals in the match.